Digital Educational Materials Research Articles

Teaching geometry in school: Digital resources to develop students' spatial thinking

Good school geometry education not only develops logical thinking but also the spatial imagination and thinking of students. The main means of developing spatial thinking is solving stereometric problems and especially making drawings for these problems. In current practice, teaching students how to construct images of geometric shapes is a challenging task. Weaknesses in geometric preparation are manifested primarily in the inability to accurately depict geometric figures, perform additional constructions and analyze the constructed drawing. Therefore, creating precise and correct drawings, fostering a culture of working with visual effects and developing spatial thinking skills are all vital skills to teach students in geometry courses. In this regard, digital resources and specialized mathematics programs serve as powerful learning tools. The purpose of this study is to identify the significance of digital resources in solving geometric problems for the development of students' spatial thinking. This paper discusses the relationship between the type of spatial thinking and geometric problems for reasoning and digital technologies, presents digital educational materials and resources and provides recommendations for their integration into the educational program. The research methods of this study include observation, study and generalization of teaching experience, interviewing, surveying and testing students, development of methodology and digital resources. A pedagogical experiment was conducted to test the effectiveness of the developed methodology. The results showed the effectiveness of digital resources in the learning process with a noticeable improvement in students' spatial thinking skills observed due to the introduction of digital education.

Modern Digital Query Analytics of Patient Education Materials on Acanthosis Nigricans: Systematic Search and Content Analysis.

Online digital materials are integral to patient education and health care outcomes in dermatology. Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a common condition, often associated with underlying diseases such as insulin resistance. Patients frequently search the internet for information related to this cutaneous finding. To our knowledge, the quality of online educational materials for AN has not been systematically examined. The primary objective of this study was to profile the readability and quality of the content of publicly available digital educational materials on AN and identify questions frequently asked by patients. This study analyzed publicly available internet sources to identify the most frequent questions searched by patients regarding AN using the Google Rankbrain algorithm. Furthermore, available articles on AN were evaluated for quality and reading level using metrics such as the Brief DISCERN score, and readability was determined using three specific scales including the Flesch-Kincaid score, Gunning Fog index, and the Coleman-Liau index, based on literature. Patients most frequently accessed facts on AN from government sources, which comprised 30% (n=15) of the analyzed sources. The available articles did not meet quality standards and were at a reading level not appropriate for the general public. The majority of articles (n=29/50, 58%) had substandard Brief DISCERN scores, failing to meet the criteria for good quality. Clinicians should be aware of the paucity of valuable online educational material on AN and educate their patients accordingly.

Exploring the effect of digital and multisensory educational materials on retention in primary school using Tangible User Interfaces

ABSTRACT The spreading of digital tools for learning has been impressive in later years. Some attempts have been made to augment traditional tools with digital solutions, still offering the chance to propose multisensory stimulation and interactivity. In this context, the aim of this study is to strengthen the importance of a multisensorial approach as a key factor in the development of learning devices in educational settings. We focused on investigating if there was a significant difference in knowledge retention when adding to the learning experience the stimulation of increasingly more sensorial channels using tangible interfaces. Results indicate that children recall more information if the interface is enhanced through multisensory materials including auditory, visual, and olfactory stimuli. This effect is even stronger when the time between exposition and recall is longer. This study supports the potential of merging digital and physical elements in educational materials to foster learning, in particular, it adds new data supporting the use of the sense of smell to improve memory retention.

Formation of creative thinking among students in the digital educational environment

The study aims to address the processes and methods for the development of creative thinking among students in the context of using digital educational tools and technologies. During the research, a survey was conducted with the participation of students of the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev to study their experience of using digital educational materials. The survey of students revealed the importance of creative thinking in the context of the educational environment, as well as its relationship with other cognitive skills, such as logical thinking and analytical abilities. The study highlighted that these interrelationships complement each other, enriching the educational process and contributing to the formation of complex thinking in students. However, the results of group surveys showed that the use of digital educational resources led to a significant increase in the proportion of students with high and medium levels of creativity, as well as a decrease in the proportion of students with low levels of creativity. This indicates the positive impact of digital technologies on the development of creativity among students. Logical thinking, which aims to systematise and analyse information for consistent solutions, and creative thinking, which generates new ideas and non-standard approaches for problem-solving, and synergistic interactions to ensure the development of critical thinking and intellectual growth. Analytical skills are substantial in the successful implementation of creative ideas, ensuring their structuring, evaluation and analysis. The use of digital technologies in the educational process has a significant positive impact on the development of students’ creativity. These technologies not only stimulate creative thinking but also enrich the learning process, making it more interesting and attractive to students.

ECOPSYCHOLOGICAL PREREQUISITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PSYCHODIDACTIC CONCEPT OF A DIGITAL TEXTBOOK

The problem of conceptual development and practical testing of a digital textbook is interdisciplinary in nature, as it lies at the intersection of didactics, psychodidactics, ecopsychology of the educational environment and the cybernetic approach to learning. In collaboration with specialists from these disciplines, fragments of a digital textbook based on interdisciplinary theoretical premises were developed and tested (Panov, Rubashkin, Kondratyeva, Borisenko, ). The concept of an interactive textbook on the Russian language served as a psychodidactic prerequisite (Granik, Borisenko, ). The ecopsychological model of the formation of subjectivity and the ecopsychological typology of subject-environment interactions were used as ecopsychological prerequisites (Panov, ). The third prerequisite was the experience of using the cybernetic approach in the form of the digital educational platform “Teaching to Learn” (Kondratieva, Rubashkin, ). The systematic use of these prerequisites made it possible to develop a set of interactive tasks aimed at developing the subjectivity of students in the process of their interactions with the digital platform “Teaching to Learn.” As a result of testing, it was found that the teacher gets the opportunity to interactively manage the educational process, making students’ interactions with digital educational material subjective, productive and interactive. As a result, it was shown that with such an interdisciplinary approach, a digital platform can become not only an effective means of posting digital textbook materials, but also a psychological and pedagogical tool for developing students’ subjectivity and communicative abilities.

About ways to form digital literacy of students in primary school

The article examines the tasks of primary general education in the light of the state-set goal of digital transformation of society. According to decisions adopted at the state level, by 2030 it is expected to achieve "digital maturity" of key sectors of the economy and social sphere, including education. In this regard, significant efforts are being made to create electronic educational resources and services. However, research shows that a full-fledged digital transformation of education is impossible without due attention to the formation of digital literacy of students already in primary school. The article analyzes the experience of developing digital literacy in primary schools in Russia and abroad, shows the need to introduce a course in informatics or digital literacy in primary schools for the successful use of created digital educational materials and services at all levels of education.

The interaction of digital devices utilization and behavior indicators of youth health

Nowadays, such digital devices as laptop, tablet, computer, smartphone are an important component of life in all age categories of population that differently affect their health. The article presents analysis of problems of digital behavior of children and youth as related to health. The materials of sociological survey were used to consider mutual effect of recommendations on safe use of digital devices and behavior indicators of health of students. The purpose of the study is to analyze significance of digital behavior for health based on materials of normative legal documents, results of various studies exemplified by students using digital devices in context of various components of self-preservation behavior. The normative legal documents regarding digital educational environment and research materials (including the study "Digital transformation in the life of students" carried out by Russian Society of Sociologists in 2023 in 29 cities of Russia (N=8,734) were analyzed. The study was focused on importance of formation of communication human culture of communication with various types digital devices and advisability to begin this work from children age. The difficulties existing in this area are noted. Among students, almost half of respondents don't follow basic recommendations concerning working with digital devices important for health prevention. The rest of hygiene recommendations are ignored by up to 87% of respondents. The presence of students' attitudes to healthy lifestyle, physical activity and increased self-estimation of health positively affect those who apply recommendations on communication with digital devices. The role of family and pedagogues as subjects in formation of hygienic culture of using digital devices is currently significant, but yet insufficient. The increasing of culture of communication with digital devices among youth and more active orientation on positive health indicators can input into health amelioration.

The Role of Digital Education in Overcoming the Challenges Facing the Teaching Of Islamic Culture, Perspective of Jordanian University Faculty Members

This research investigates the problems encountered in teaching Islamic culture from the faculty members' point of view within faculties of Sharia law at Jordanian universities and determines the role of digital education in solving these problems. With a view to achieving these objectives, a questionnaire was designed containing 36 items and various fields related to the different challenges and the role of digital education with the descriptive analytical method. The research sample consisted of faculty members in the Sharia faculties of Yarmouk University, Al-Bayt University, and Mu'tah University. Results showed there were a lot of challenges that faced teaching Islamic culture, and how digital education is influential in surmounting them. These results support the null hypothesis of the study, that all faculty members face similar challenges in the implementation of digital education; therefore, no significant impact from demographic variables such as gender, department, or even years of experience. It means that other factors might be more conducive to surmounting the problems facing teaching Islamic culture, such as providing suitable technological infrastructure, technical and training support to faculty members, and the development of engaging and attractive digital educational materials compatible with the requirements of Islamic culture.

The development of digital educational materials on tribology and their application in the formation of the professional competence of future physics teachers

Tribology, as a science that studies friction in mechanisms and their wear, occupies an important place in the combination of education, science and industry. Therefore, the training of future physics teachers in the field of tribology is one of the urgent issues. The purpose of this study is to increase the effectiveness of teaching in the field of tribology and to evaluate the effectiveness of digital education in forming the professional competencies of students in this field. This research also used the methods of modeling in a digital environment, software and constructive design along with the methods of theoretical analysis. In addition, a pedagogical experiment was conducted in which 86 students participated. The learning outcomes were assessed using questionnaires. As a result of the research, an elective course “Physical Foundations of Tribology” was developed and digital resources for the discipline are included in the educational program. The results showed that the students in these programs have a high level of professional creativity and a positive attitude towards creative educational activities. They are also sufficiently prepared to use digital learning materials for this course (M = 3.89). The educational and methodological test showed how well e-learning resources have been developed to help students master the discipline of tribology at a professional level. This is evidenced by the fact that about 75% of students demonstrated a high level of professional knowledge and abilities. The results of the study are recommended to be used at all stages of training future teachers.

Educational materials as collaborative design space?

The study presented constitutes the first step in a research project aiming at gaining more insight into the processes of creating educational materials through a collaborative design space. Additionally, it focuses on the possibilities of and challenges involved in creating valuable and meaningful educational materials drawing on teachers’ remix practices. The purpose of the study is to investigate how teachers' collaborative interaction with educational tools may influence ongoing improvement of the courses and materials included in design of contextualized learning paths. By taking our point of departure in existing theories and knowledge, we designed a triangulated methodology using a combination of questionnaires, interviews and user behaviour data focusing on the use of the CourseBuilder as a collaborative space. The article focuses on the possibilities and barriers of developing a collaborative design space that enables a (re)design of digital educational materials which looks at teachers’ interest in: 1) designing their own teaching materials, 2) working professionally with the redesign and remixing of materials from many different sources, and 3) adapting them to the many contexts in which materials of this type are included. This article should be seen as a step towards a deeper understanding of opportunities and challenges within teachers' cooperation on designing, sharing, redesigning and resharing teaching materials. It shows that there is a high degree of acceptance of digital teaching materials among teachers of upper secondary schools in Denmark. Furthermore, there seems to be a collaborative culture, where the majority of teachers indicate that they already collaborate professionally regarding course planning and they see advantages connected with these practises. In prior research, factors promoting the adaptation of virtual collaboration are mentioned. These include teachers’ digital skills, professional development through courses, allocated time and integration of tools that allow teachers to enter into re-design networks with colleagues. All the institutions participating in our study show a supportive environment regarding the use of CourseBuilder. However, several factors were identified indicating that CourseBuilder is not the ideal version of a design collaborator. Although the necessary factors for a successful collaborative environment are present, somehow there seems to be a missing link in the fulfilment of CourseBuilder as collaborative design space. Put differently, there are collaborative supportive environments at the specific institutions - but the productive remix practices are not facilitated by CourseBuilder, despite the design intentions and layout.

Design of Online Digital Disaster Training Program for Pre-Service Teachers

At the basic education level, content related to disasters is included in the scope of courses such as Life Sciences, Science, and Social Studies. Studies reveal that teachers and pre-service teachers who conduct these courses are not equipped with the necessary technological and pedagogical skills. It is predicted that integrating disasters and disaster education, which have an interdisciplinary structure, with Web 2.0 technologies, one of today's digital learning tools, will make significant contributions to making disaster education effective. In this framework, the study aimed to design a "Digital Disaster Education Program" in an online learning environment for pre-service primary school, science and social sciences teachers. The study consists of three main parts: designing, implementing, and evaluating the Digital Disaster Education Program. Taba (Grassroots Rationale) model was used in the design of the program. The program, which had a five-day implementation period in the online environment, was repeated three times on different dates and with different participants within a year. In each implementation, 24 pre-service social studies, 24 pre-service science, and 24 pre-service primary school teachers (72 pre-service teachers in total) from across Turkey participated voluntarily. The digital disaster education materials developed by the participants during the program were evaluated with an analytical rubric. As a result, an example of Web 2.0 supported online disaster education programme based on Taba Model has emerged. After the evaluation process, some of the participant products were entitled to receive support by being projected toThe Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), which is one of the reflections of the positive results of the process. At the end of the study, suggestions were presented for the acquisition of disaster education and digital teaching skills in the pre-service process.

Rationale and design of the KP ENRICH trial: A food is medicine intervention in low-income high-risk adults with diabetes within Kaiser Permanente

Food insecurity is associated with poor glycemic control and increased risk for diabetes-related complications. The clinical benefit of addressing these challenges through a medically supportive grocery prescription (GRx) program in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) remains unclear. We report the aims and design of a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-month GRx intervention on hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels among low-income adults with T2D. The Kaiser Permanente Evaluating Nutritional Interventions in Food-Insecure High-Risk Adults (KP ENRICH) Study is a pragmatic randomized trial enrolling 1100 participants within Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Southern California, two integrated health care delivery systems serving >9 million members. Medicaid-insured adults with T2D and baseline HbA1c ≥7.5% will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio to either GRx, delivered as $100 per month for select items from among a curated list of healthful food groups in an online grocery ordering and home-delivery platform along with biweekly digital nutrition educational materials, or control, consisting of free membership and deliveries from the online grocery platform but without curated food groups or purchasing dollars. The primary outcome is 6-month change in HbA1c. Secondary outcomes include 12-month change in HbA1c, and 6- and 12-month change in medical resource utilization, food security, nutrition security, dietary habits, diabetes-related quality of life, and dietary self-efficacy. The results of this large randomized clinical trial of GRx will help inform future policy and health system-based initiatives to improve food and nutrition security, disease management, and health equity among patients with T2D.

Digital educational materials on culinary skills as a health promotion strategy in Primary Health Care

This study aims to report on the development and validation of digital educational materials based on the dimensions of home cooking skills (HCS) assessed on a scale destined for PHC professionals, following the recommendations of The Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population and on The Food and Nutrition Education Framework (FNE) for Public Policies. Five videos and graphic materials were developed with proposals for activities to develop HCS and encourage its implementation in actions and guidelines in the community and in professional care. The content of the materials was evaluated by experts using the Two-Round Delphi-based technique and statistical analyses for evidence of consensus. Specialists presented comments to improve the products and their applicability. The materials presented decoded language and playful illustrations with characters representative of the target population. Evidence of satisfactory content validity was presented and can be used in permanent education actions, seeking the qualification of the workforce and in FNE actions within the scope of the law. The graphic materials make it possible to associate the content of the videos with practice in contexts consistent with the reality of the individuals.

Analysing IoT Digital Education: Fostering Students’ Understanding and Digital Literacy

This study aims to develop effective strategies for enhancing the digital skills of students specialising in information technology (IT). The study’s relevance is justified by the necessity to adjust educational methods to the dynamic development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technologies in general. The object of the study is students at Astana IT University who are studying IT. The experimental group (EG) trains using IoT-integrated digital educational materials (DEMs), while the control group (CG) receives traditional training. Since existing research often omits the synergy between IoT and educational methods, creating a gap in understanding the effectiveness of integrated educational resources, this study applies research methodology, including literature analysis, experimentation, and statistical data analysis. The research results are verified using statistical methods such as the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and F-test. Analysing the mean scores in the experimental and CGs helps measure students’ progress in developing digital skills. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of IoT-integrated DEMs in enhancing students’ digital skills and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the influence of these educational approaches on IoT learning. The findings will significantly improve educational programs and methodologies in the IT domain in line with current technological advancements.

(112) GEN Z DIGITAL CONTENT USE FOR SEXUAL EDUCATION

Abstract Introduction The absence of an effective governmental comprehensive sexuality education program in Tunisia has made space for youth to seek various sources of information on sexual education particularly the internet and its digital content. Generation Z individuals increased usage of social media and the web, makes them avid consumers of sexuality-related digital content. However, the digital information on sexual health and sexual rights is not always verified, controlled, or adapted to the consumers’ needs. Objective This study aims to determine if the uncontrolled digital sexuality education resources and materials are deemed comprehensive by evaluating the knowledge of their users regarding sexual health and rights and studying the impact of such educational resources on the attitudes and practices of young Tunisian adults towards sexual health and rights. Methods This is a descriptive, cross-sectional, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) study, targeting the Tunisian Generation Z population, born between 1996 and 2005. The study was conducted through an online self-administered questionnaire to provide a nuanced analysis of the topic through the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data from the participants. It was conducted over a 5-week period, by sharing the questionnaire on social media platforms. Results This study included 411 respondents of whom 63% self-identified as women and 30% as men. The participants were from various backgrounds and diverse sociodemographics. 34% of the participants are dissatisfied with non-digital resources covering sexual education. Pornography and social media were the main sources of information on sexuality. (Figure 1). Fig. 2 illustrates the topics searched online. Non-reproductive and pleasurable sexual experiences were sought with a lack of knowledge and positive attitudes on topics such as consent, gender-based violence, and sexual orientation. Conclusions This is a snapshot of the intricate intersection between digital content and sexuality education in Tunisian Gen Z. Whereas sexual pleasure and non-reproductive sex seem to be important for this generation, they still lack knowledge about sexual rights. Disclosure No.

Crowdsourced Partner Services Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial in China.

This study aimed to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effectiveness of a crowdsourced HIV partner services (PS) intervention among men who have sex with men living with HIV (MLWH) in China. A pilot 2-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted in 3 HIV testing clinics in China. The control arm received conventional HIV PS, whereas the intervention arm received a crowdsourced intervention, including HIV self-testing kits for secondary distribution (HIVST-SD), digital education materials, and assisted PS. The intervention was developed through 2-phase crowdsourcing events including an open call and a Designathon. The primary outcomes were measured by the 3-month follow-up rate (i.e., the proportion of participants who completed the follow-up survey to report HIV PS outcomes 3 months after enrollment) and the frequency of using intervention components (feasibility), index evaluation of intervention components (acceptability), and the proportion of partners getting HIV testing (preliminary effectiveness). The study enrolled 121 newly diagnosed MLWH between July 2021 and May 2022. The 3-month follow-up rates were 93% (75 of 81) and 83% (33 of 40) in the intervention and control arms, respectively. Crowdsourced intervention components demonstrated feasibility, with all indexes using digital educational materials, 23 successfully using HIVST-SD, and 6 employing provider-referral to notify 9 sexual partners. Acceptability was high, with HIVST-SD and digital educational materials rated 4.4 and 4.1 out of 5. The proportion of partners receiving HIV testing was 11% higher in the intervention arm than in the control arm (marginal significance with 95% confidence interval, -2% to 24%; 38% vs. 27%). The crowdsourced HIV PS intervention was acceptable and feasible, suggesting the potential to facilitate partner HIV testing among Chinese MLWH. Further implementation research is recommended to expand HIV PS among key populations in low- and middle-income countries. NCT04971967 (Protocol ID: 19-0496).

Análise de materiais autorais digitais educacionais à luz da tecnodocência: aspectos, perspectivas e potencialidades para ensinar e aprender biologia

Com a crescente expansão dos recursos tecnológicos, necessita-se pensar em estratégias que contemplem essas ferramentas nos processos formativos, sobretudo considerando as possibilidades para o ensino de Biologia. Nessa perspectiva, os Materiais Autorais Digitais Educacionais (MADEs) se apresentam como alternativas para promover, entre outros aspectos, o engajamento, a proatividade e a autonomia dos/as alunos/as. Assim sendo, este trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar como os/as licenciandos/as em Biologia, pertencentes à Instituição Pública de Ensino Superior, utilizam os conceitos da Tecnodocência para desenvolverem seus MADEs, com vistas à melhoria da qualidade de aprendizagem. O presente estudo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo exploratória, a partir de uma análise cautelosa de dois materiais desenvolvidos no contexto da Licenciatura: uma página na rede social Instagram e um podcast. A análise possibilitou reconhecer nos MADEs determinadas perspectivas de utilização no contexto educacional, mas também identificou algumas fragilidades. Percebe-se uma articulação entre a interdisciplinaridade e os preceitos tecnodocentes, estabelecendo um paralelo dos elementos da formação e atuação docente aos aparatos tecnológicos. Considera-se que os MADEs denotam fecundas potencialidades para abordagem dos conteúdos, especialmente quando contempladas as possibilidades para ensinar e estudar Biologia, ao passo em que conjuntamente esta pesquisa pode servir de base para estudos futuros.

Evaluation of a didactic sequence proposal based on technoteaching applied in basic education

Faced with the problem of expository classes contributing little to student learning, a Didactic Sequence (SD) proposal was developed that promotes student protagonism in the construction of knowledge. The objective is to evaluate the proposal of this SD, based on the theoretical assumptions of Technoteaching, in view of the development of Digital Authorial Educational Materials (MADEs), making use of a digital technological artifact by Basic Education students. The intervention research, based on Design Based Learning (DBR), analyzed the application of two SD linked to Statistics and English Language content with students in the 2nd year of High School and the 5th year of Elementary School, respectively, based on the predicted SD model. It was found that the proposal was favorable in terms of quality, promoting the learning of the students involved.

Australian early childhood educators’ perspectives on digital teaching of geometry: The pedagogical enablers and barriers

Although studies have investigated the enablers and barriers of digital teaching and learning of STEM, the integration of digital technologies into teaching geometry – one of the main mathematical concepts, is frequently ignored and does not garner much scholarly attention. To fill this specific gap, this small-scale qualitative study explored the perspectives of four early childhood educators who have successful experience in using digital technologies in the teaching and learning of geometry with preschool-age children. The analysis of data uncovered early childhood educators’ effective pedagogical practices of digital geometry teaching while discussing the pedagogical benefits and challenges of embedding digital educational materials in geometric teaching. The findings of this research can particularly contribute to a qualitative lens of practically utilising digital technologies in engaging children in explorative geometric learning, which thereby provides valuable information for early childhood stakeholders to take into consideration in digital pedagogies of geometry education.

Pemberdayaan Organisasi Kemasyarakatan PKK Melalui Program Pelatihan Karya Seni Ecoprint dengan Teknik Pounding

<table width="616" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="437"><p class="Abstract">Students with disabilities require suitable educational materials. Hence, one of the essential skills that a teacher must possess is the ability to provide suitable instructional materials for students. A workshop was organized by this community service activity at SLB YPCM Boyolali, focusing on creating educational media for instructors using Canva. The training instructs teachers on how to design flashcards specifically tailored for students with disabilities to facilitate their learning process. The advantage of this activity is the enhanced proficiency of SLB YPCM Boyolali teachers in creating digital educational materials. Another advantage is assessing instructor perspectives when employing digital media for educational purposes. The school will provide students with exceptional needs the opportunity to develop the skill of product branding using the processed foods they create. The post-workshop evaluation results indicate that this activity is highly successful and positively influences participants. Evidence demonstrates that 90% of participants can generate flashcard learning media products using Canva. The participants had a favorable opinion of Canva due to its user-friendly interface and comprehensive range of functions, despite most participants having limited computer proficiency. The session presented was met with a high level of satisfaction from most attendees.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>